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Four members of the Austin American Statesman staff sitting in an unknown room in the capitol. The man standing at back is Buck Hood of the Austin American Statesman. The woman at back, to his left, seated, is Lorraine Barnes, his wife, and reporter for the paper.

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A billboard that states:"Now is the time, Yarborough for Governor." The billboard was created to support Judge Yarborough as a candidate for Governor. There are several automobiles parked in front of the billboard.

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An unidentified man and young girl stand next to a giant fiberglass cow. The cow has a sign in front of it detailing the Pure Milk Company's naming contest which has 101 prizes worth over $1000.

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Unidentified players from Austin High School and San Antonio Tech on the field in the middle of a play during a night football game at House Park, 15th and N. Lamar. The Park was named for Edward House, who had a home on nearby West Ave. He donated the land from his horse pasture for this park.

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Jess M. Irwin, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer for the State of Texas speaks at the dedication of a pavilion. The foreground is filled with unidentified individuals with their back to the camera, listening to the speaker.

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Jess M. Irwin, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer for the State of Texas speaks at the dedication of a pavilion. The foreground is filled with unidentified individuals with their back to the camera, listening to the speaker.

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Jess M. Irwin, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer for the State of Texas speaks at the dedication of a pavilion. The foreground is filled with unidentified individuals with their back to the camera, listening to the speaker.